Lot 157
A late Victorian silver and gold, diamond and cultured pearl sword hilt brooch.
Description
Condition Report
A late Victorian silver and gold, diamond and cultured pearl sword hilt brooch. The rose-cut diamond grip and scrolling cross guard, with cultured pearl accents, to the similarly-cut diamond highlight and imitation pearl pommel. Length 4cms. Weight 6.4gms.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
- Possible replacement gems.
- Replacement clasp.
- Sword blade likely previously attached, now deficient.
- Diamonds well matched.
- Diamonds bright.
- Individual size and setting of rose-cut diamonds prevents accurate weight estimation and colour and clarity assessment.
- Diamonds with some small dark and feather inclusions under 10x magnification, some surface reaching.
- Some diamonds with small chips.
- Without the aid of laboratory equipment, it has not been possible to determine if these cultured pearls are from a fresh or saltwater source.
- Cultured pearls are a creamy white colour, with rose and greenish overtones.
- Cultured pearls in good condition with minor abrasions.
- Width 3.4cms.
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- Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
- For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk
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